Jelynn Malone Named Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World
JELYNN MALONE NAMED MOST INFLUENTIAL FILIPINA WOMAN IN THE WORLD FOR EXTRAORDINARY MERIT
Elite Performance Recognition Highlights Excellence in Competitive Global Economy
San Diego, CA, October 6, 2025 — Jelynn Malone, Co-Founder and Chief Brand and Marketing Officer of Mostra Coffee, has been selected to receive the prestigious “Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World” award from the Foundation for Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) based on her quantifiable achievements and demonstrated leadership excellence.
Malone will be honored at the Awards Gala in the Julia Morgan Ballroom at San Francisco’s historic Merchants Exchange Building during the 21st Filipina Leadership Global Summit, October 26 to 31, 2025.
PROVEN RESULTS DRIVE SELECTION
Malone was chosen from a competitive international field for her exceptional work in entrepreneurship, brand innovation, and cultural storytelling. As Co-Founder of Mostra Coffee, an award-winning specialty coffee company named Roast Magazine’s 2020 Micro Roaster of the Year and 2022 U.S. Coffee Roasting Champion, she has helped build one of the most respected mission-driven brands in the country.
Mostra Coffee was founded with a vision to use coffee as a vehicle for economic empowerment and social impact. The company has become the largest U.S. purchaser of Philippine specialty coffee, directly contributing to the revitalization of the coffee industry in the Philippines. Through transparent sourcing and sustainable partnerships, Mostra provides stable livelihoods for farming communities while spotlighting the quality and potential of Philippine coffee on a global stage.
Malone will receive the Innovator and Thought Leader Award, honoring Filipinas whose visionary ideas and creative leadership redefine industries and inspire global change.
“This recognition celebrates the power of purpose-driven innovation and the limitless potential of Filipino excellence,” says Malone.
GLOBAL TALENT RECOGNITION
The 2025 Summit theme, “Pinay Futures: The Next 25 Years,” marks FWN’s 25th anniversary, celebrating leaders who earned positions through exceptional performance. This year’s awardees represent global excellence from the UAE, Philippines, Singapore, Australia, Switzerland, and across the United States.
“These women didn’t break glass ceilings because of quotas—they shattered them through brilliant strategic thinking and relentless execution,” states Marily Mondejar, FWN Founder and CEO.
As part of this recognition, Malone will lead a two-year Global Project focused on empowering next-generation Filipina entrepreneurs and creatives through mentorship, innovation, and cross-industry collaboration.
A proud Filipina American, Malone is an award-winning entrepreneur, SAG-AFTRA actress, television host and cultural advocate. Through Mostra Coffee, she continues to champion Philippine coffee farmers, create dignified livelihoods, and elevate Filipino excellence on a global stage.
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ABOUT MOSTRA COFFEE: Founded in San Diego, Mostra Coffee is an award-winning specialty coffee company recognized globally for its commitment to quality, innovation, and community impact. Dedicated to uplifting coffee farmers and championing Philippine specialty coffee, Mostra bridges cultures through storytelling, sustainability, and social entrepreneurship.
ABOUT FWN: Celebrating 25 years, San Francisco-based Foundation for Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) identifies the world’s most accomplished Filipina leaders through rigorous merit-based selection. The Global FWN100™ awards, launched in 2007, represent more than 750 proven performers across 33 countries. www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org
